Sport

I will post information on inclusive sport activities here where readers can participate if they wish rather than just observe.

Rugby

The first mention is for Como’s Rugby Club in that it may not be at first obvious that there is a rugby club here since those of us from the UK or France might have mistakenly thought that there was little local interest. Instead the club offers involvement in the sport for a variety of ages. Their web site is only in Italian but gives an idea of the scope of their activities and how to contact them.

Rowing

The Canottieri Lario is Como’s rowing club on the lakefront in Viale Puecher. It was established in 1891 and has built up a great reputation nationally and across Europe. It runs after-school courses for 9 to 13 year old children which run during the school year. They also have summer courses that run from the end of the Italian school year until mid July. Adults who have an interest in rowing can take up membership, follow a brief course to train or revise rowing skills and to point out some of the safety procedures to follow on the lake. Membership also brings use of the sauna, gym and swimming pool – as well as to the bar and restaurant. Their web site is only in Italian but gives comprehensive information on their activities. The Facebook site is a less formal and more revealing idea of the club atmosphere.

Cricket

There is a cricket club in Cantu known as the Cantu Cricket Club. The team is made up of Pakistani citizens resident in Cantu who come together to play a sport that is the most popular in the Indian sub-continent, and also played wherever the British Empire established itself. The club offers a great opportunity to get to know the game, which is almost impossible to explain to those who have not grown up with it. In addition, the club offers a great opportunity to participate in an Italo-Pakistani cultural exchange. The club has also had some success of late and so well worth your support if living in the Cantu area. Contact the club via cantucricketclub@gmail.com or on 340 1598 462.

Wakeboarding

Wakeboard Lake Como is based in Blevio, just out of Como on the road to Bellagio. They describe themselves as follows:

‘Whether you want to learn from scratch, improve or achieve perfection, you’ve come to the right place. Our instructors are all FISW qualified (Italian Water ski and Wakeboard Association) and will be able to assist you with competence and courtesy through practical and theoretical lessons, guaranteeing you a unique and engaging experience, whatever path you wish to choose.’

Morgan Club is based at the Crotto del Misto Hotel and Restaurant in Lezzeno, halfway on the road from Como to Bellagio. They describe themselves as follows:

‘As national school recognized by the Italian Water ski federation (FISN), Club Morgan offers water skiing and wakeboarding courses adapted to all ages and levels: from those who have never skied before to professional athletes looking to improve their techniques.’

Their club also has use of a swimming pool and sundeck area. Contact them on: